Websearch.searchandfly.info is the PUP that uses misleading techniques to prevent removal. Use Reimage to locate malicious components and get rid of them faster than with uninstall instructions. A full system scan blocks virus reappearance and prevents traffic to malicious domains.
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What is Websearch.searchandfly.info?

Websearch.searchandfly.info is a questionable search engine that may get into user's computer and then change browsers' settings without any permission asked. It is usually bundled with various free programs, so it may get installed without your direct approval. Once inside, it may initiate various unwanted activities; therefore, many users identify it as a virus. Fortunately, it cannot be classified as a virus because it can hardly affect operating system itself. However, Websearch.searchandfly.info has been labeled as a browser hijacker that modifies web browser's settings and changes homepage and default search engine. If your web browser started Websearch.searchandfly.info redirects, it's clear that your browser has been hijacked. It is compatible with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari browsers, so switching the browser won't help you to get rid of this search engine. Apart from changed homepage and default search provider, you may also see relevant browser features such as toolbars, drop-down menu, and other unwanted buttons integrated to the regular menu. At first, this search engine may seem as a regular and even user friendly tool as it includes links to most popular websites and allows setting your preferred ones. Unfortunately, since Websearch.searchandfly.info belongs to the category of browser hijackers, it might deliver sponsored search results that include links to sponsored websites. Such and similar browser hijackers are designed by third parties in order to increase income by redirecting to affiliate websites which might offer you to buy something or to download another potentially unwanted program. In order to stay safe, we highly recommend you to avoid this search engine and remove it as soon as you notice its precense on your computer.

How can Websearch.searchandfly.info hijack my computer?

If your start page or default search engine was changed to Websearch.searchandfly.info, most likely that you have downloaded a freeware that was involved to the distribution of this search engine. Typically, potentially unwanted programs, including this one, are distributed along with freewares and sharewares, such as download managers, video converters and so on. There are many download websites that offer free programs filled with potentially unwanted programs. It cannot be stated that users are not informed about bundled downloads but this distribution technique is still considered as unfair. When trying to avoid PUPs and hijackers, users should be very attentive when installing freeware and shareware. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid Quick/Basic/Recommended installation as it may hide such propositions and automatically install unwanted programs. The main reason why Websearch.searchandfly.info and other potentially unwanted programs spread quickly and easily is reckless and inattentive installation of free software. Users tend to download unfamiliar programs quite often and install them without reading the notifications. As a result, they end up with potentially unwanted programs added to their system. In order to prevent such situation, security experts recommend to opt for Advanced or Custom installation options. They expand the process and require more time to accomplish installation but disclose additional installers and allow to deselect them. If Websearch.searchandfly.info has already hijacked your web browser, you need to remove it in order to avoid fake search results and dangerous redirects.

How to remove Websearch.searchandfly.info from my computer?

Websearch.searchandfly.info virus causes dangerous redirects and may lead you to the infiltration of other potentially unwanted programs. To prevent this, you should follow the step-by-step guide that is provided below or install a reputable anti-spyware and run a full computer's scan.

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Erase Websearch.searchandfly.info from Windows systems

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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall Websearch.searchandfly.info and related programs
Here, look for Websearch.searchandfly.info or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.

Remove Websearch.searchandfly.info from Windows shortcuts
Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties.

Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.

Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.

Erase Websearch.searchandfly.info from Safari

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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for Websearch.searchandfly.info or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General.

Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by Websearch.searchandfly.info, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Websearch.searchandfly.info removal process.